Newtown Police: 980 Calls in October; 2 Police Cars Up For Sale

NEWTOWN SQUARE–Newtown Township Police Lt. Mike Savitski presented October's police log before the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors and the public at a supervisors meeting on Nov. 26.

In addition to the police log, another update regarding the police department included the authorization to advertise the sale of two police vehicles.

A 2004 Ford Crown Victoria four-door cruiser is up for sale as well as a 2004 Ford Expedition SUV Police Command vehicle. In July, a 2004 Ford Crown Victoria was sold for $1,459 to a Pottstown man and a 2006 Chevrolet Impala Sedan was sold to a New Kensington man for $8,807.25.

Here's a look at the numbers for emergencies/incidents that the Newtown Police Department responded to for the month of October:

• 980 – Number of Total Calls 
• 74 – Medical Emergencies
• 74 – Township Ordinance Alarms
• 69 – Building Checks at Businesses
• 55 – 911 Hang-ups
• 43– Fire Calls
• 38 – Road Hazard Calls
• 35 – Suspicious Persons, Autos, Circumstances
• 33 – Traffic Enforcement Citations
• 24 – Traffic Complaints/Offenses
• 14 – Motor Vehicle Accidents
• 11 – Lockouts From Vehicles or Buildings
• 10 – Property Checks at Parks
• 9 – Building Checks at Residences
• 9 – Disabled Vehicles
• 6 – Domestic Disturbances
• 6 – Motor Vehicle Accidents Involving Deer Struck
• 3 – Thefts of $200 and over From Buildings
• 2 – Daytime Burglaries at Non-Residences (1 Forced/1 Unforced)
• 2 – Attempted Burglaries at Residences